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Amarillo Venues Host Baseball and Arena Football Teams This Summer

HODGETOWN and the Amarillo Civic Center Cal Farley Coliseum anchor summer schedules for baseball and arena football teams.

By Amarillo Sport Desk · Published July 24, 2026

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The Amarillo Sod Poodles defeated the Arkansas Travelers 8-3 at HODGETOWN on July 10, lifting their record to 44-40. That result came inside a venue that has hosted the Double-A affiliate for multiple seasons.

HODGETOWN Keeps Baseball Schedule Intact

HODGETOWN sits at the center of the city's baseball operations. Teams use its field, lights and seating to meet league requirements without traveling for every home date. The July 10 win showed how the facility supports consistent play during the middle of the 2026 campaign. Local high school programs also share nearby fields, though their schedules run on separate calendars.

The same infrastructure handles daily maintenance, ticket sales and broadcast needs. Eric Bach began his first season as the Sod Poodles play-by-play voice in 2026, working from a booth inside the ballpark. That continuity keeps coverage steady for fans who follow the team on radio and online streams.

Cal Farley Coliseum Hosts Arena Football Return

The Amarillo Civic Center Cal Farley Coliseum will welcome the Amarillo War Birds and the Sioux City Bandits at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The event marks the first arena football game in the building in nearly two years. Staff prepared the floor, seating sections and lighting grid to meet league standards for the National Arena League contest.

Both venues operate year-round with fixed utility costs, security staffing and parking arrangements that smaller or temporary sites cannot match. The Coliseum's central location reduces travel time for players and spectators who live in Amarillo neighborhoods. HODGETOWN provides a dedicated baseball surface that avoids conflicts with other sports during peak months.

Residents can review team websites and the Amarillo Civic Center schedule for ticket availability and parking instructions ahead of Friday's game. Updated listings also appear on local sports pages that track both professional and high school events.

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